Facebook

Technical Program Manager - Software Integration and Release

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Integration Technical Program Manager who will play a key role in defining software roadmaps, driving highly complex and cross-functional features, and leading software releases and product launches for our AR product offerings. Software integration is a highly impactful and a critical role in AR/VR and you will define the execution playbook and rhythm of operations for software releases and launches. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams on strategy and goals, and own execution of all phases of the development cycle, planning requirements, managing schedules, identifying and tracking risks and clear communication to project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is energized by having impact, is passionate about enabling high-quality user experience, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Technical Program Manager - Software Integration and Release Responsibilities

* Develop software roadmaps based on product and technical requirements and business needs

* Lead cross functional teams implementing the roadmap from early stage of development through launch. Lead launch/release activities as it pertains to software features and deliverables

* Engage with cross-functional teams to identify constraints, dependencies, risks/issues, and to deliver software features

* Work with teams to set milestones, communicate project statuses, and identify/address potential setbacks

* Develop best practices and product development processes in a quickly-changing and dynamic environment

* Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables including specifications and test plans

* Work with user research and dogfooding teams and co-ordinate user feedback to improve user experience

* Ensure project documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review

* Identify resources needed and work closely with the team leads to maintain full visibility of multiple projects, ensuring resource gaps are addressed efficiently

* Up to 15% travel

Minimum Qualifications

* 5+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or Software Product Manager managing software programs from inception to production

* Experience launching consumer products or delivering large software releases

* Experience developing software roadmaps for complex consumer products

* Knowledge of program and issue tracking tools and software dashboards

* Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams

* Knowledge of software development processes and best practices

* BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent, and to candidates with sincerely held religious beliefs or requiring pregnancy related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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